When it comes to a polished, classic makeup look, there's nothing that compares to a bold red lip. Red lips demand attention and add a silent sexiness to an otherwise average look. And contrary to popular belief, a beautiful red lip can be achieved by every woman--women of ALL shades. Whether you prefer to wear a moisturizing, creamy formula of lipstick, a high-shine gloss, or a retro matte lipstick, you too can rock a powerful red lippie. Here are my three favorite ways to achieve a red puckered pout:
The Sultry, Satin Way
To achieve this lip look, I used Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Berry Berry Nice which retails for $7 on the Avon website. This lipstick's formula is creamy and moisturizing, all while providing opaque color. This is what makes it the easiest and most versatile way to rock the red lip.
For other creamy red lipstick options, check out Cover Girl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Hot, Burn, or Flame (depending on which red suits you best) or Milani Color Perfect Lipstick in Red Label or Red Velvet. Cover Girl and Milani Lipsticks can be purchased at Ulta Beauty and various drugstores.
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The High-Shine Gloss Way
With this look, I used MAC Lipglass in Wicked Ways from the Venomous Villains collection. It retailed for $14.50 at the time of purchase and was a limited edition lip gloss. Choosing to rock your red lips in gloss form is a great way to try a red lip without committing to using a lipstick. Lip gloss is more buildable, as you can apply just a bit or slather on as much as you like to achieve the intensity of color that you desire.
For other red lip gloss options, check out NYX Round Lip Gloss in True Red or Revlon ColorBurst Lip Gloss in Fire. Both can be purchased at Ulta Beauty and various drugstores.
The Classic Matte Way
Of the three ways to rock a fierce red lip, this one is my favorite. The matte red lip just exudes retro glam. And it just wouldn't be right if I didn't rock my darling favorite matte lippie, MAC Ruby Woo, to sell you on wearing red lipstick. MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick retails for $15 on the MAC website and is one of MAC's bestsellers for obvious reasons. Just wearing this lipstick makes me feel like a supermodel or a socialite or some other sexy beast, I tell ya!
For other matte red lipstick options, check out Wet n Wild Mega Last in Stoplight Red, Revlon Matte Lipstick in Really Red, or NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dragon Girl. Wet n Wild and Revlon lipsticks can be purchased at various drugstores while the NARS lip pencil is available at Sephora and the NARS website.
Warning: Don't Forget the Liner
To keep these lip looks in their truest red form, I've lined my lips with Avon Ultra Luxury Lipliner in Wildberry. If you would like to tone your red lip down, however, you could use a brown liner such as NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Expresso or Iman Perfect Lip Pencil in Espresso. Just be sure to blend the lip liner in well with the lipstick!
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